MLEMS Participates in File of Life and Yellow Dot Programs

Yellow Dot

The “Yellow Dot” Program is designed to assist Mount Laurel Residents and our local emergency first responders in the event of an automobile accident or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle. The program can help save lives during an emergency by reducingthe time it takes to gather important information at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.

Participants of the program will receive a “Yellow Dot” decal, a “Yellow Dot” Folder and an information form. Participants record vital information on the form, including:

Name

Photo

Emergency contact information

Personal physician’s information

Medical conditions

Recent surgeries

Allergies

Medications

The form is placed in the folder and the folder is placed in the glove compartment of the participant's vehicle. A “Yellow Dot” decal on the driver’s side rear window of a vehicle alerts first responders to check in the glove compartment for the corresponding “Yellow Dot” folder. Having this information following an accident helps first responders positively identify the person, get in touch with family or emergency contacts, and ensures that the person’s current medications and pre-existing medical conditions are considered when treatment is administered for injuries.

File of Life

The “File of Life” Program is designed to assist Mount Laurel Residents and our local emergency first responders in the event of a medical emergency at the participant's home. The “File of Life” is a mini medical history posted on the outside of one’s refrigerator. The “File of Life” card enables first responders to obtain quick medical history when a patient is unable to offer one and helps to eliminate the risk of a patient in a frightened state, forgetting to mention something important. The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled “File of Life” lists the following information:

Patients name

Emergency contact

Medical insurance information

Health problems

Medications and dosages

Allergies

Recent surgeries

Religion

Health care proxy

The entire packet is held with a magnet to the outside of the refrigerator.

The “Yellow Dot” and “File of Life” Programs are a free service provided to Mount Laurel Residents of all ages, with an emphasis on our senior citizens. The Program is being funded by Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization. You can obtain request these materials by calling 856-778-1274 or stopping by EMS Station 369, located at 201 Masonville Road, Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm and asking to speak to the EMS Clerk in the Administrative Office.

Login Form

Please use your Mount Laurel EMS email account including the @mlems.org to login.